Rules of the Road

Today, during a couple of harrowing cab rides through the city, I began to familiarize myself with the rules of driving in Lima.
It is perfectly acceptable to occupy as many as three lanes at once. A larger vehicle or a gentle nudge with a fender often makes the final lane choice for you.

Traffic signals are a mere suggestions. Right of way is generally determined by speed and the artful use of the horn. Four ways stops may navigated by increasing your speed and laying on the horn.

A street built for three cars abreast may allow six or seven if you get really, really close.

Every Taxi driver must honk and yell at every other taxi driver. I'm not sure if this is done in anger or if it is a form of greeting. Possibly a mixture of both.

Putting your taxi in reverse on the highway is fine as long as you honk the horn and flash your lights. I'm not sure what the flashing lights accomplish. This only warns the people from who you are rapidly moving away. Maybe it is to let them know they should turn around and admire the inevitable, and spectacular wreck.